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Churches, 1888

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Abstinence Amongst Church Workers

Illustrated Sydney News · Thursday 25 October 1888 · page 29

At a meeting of the General Presbyterian Council in London Mr. Charles Guthrie, speaking on the subject of "Helps and hindrances to aggressive Christian work," called attention to the importance of…

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Church-hill Presbyterian Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 October 1888 · page 5

Last evening, at Scots Presbyterian Church, Churchhill, a social tea and public meeting was held in celebration of the recent renovation of the church. In the early part of the evening tea was partaken of by about 300…

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Diocesan Church Choir Association. Fourth Annual Festival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 October 1888 · page 4

The fourth annual festival of the Sydney Diocesan Church Choir Association was held last evening, at St. Andrew's Cathedral At an early hour the Cathedral was thronged by an expectant congregation, which filled the…

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The Church Choir Association Festival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 October 1888 · page 6

Last evening St. Andrew's Cathedral was crowded on the occasion of the fourth annual festival of the Sydney Diocesan Church Choir Association. The musical arrangements, which…

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Primitive Methodist Church Anniversary, Luddenham

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 2

The first anniversary in connection with the opening of the above pretty little church was celebrated by holding a concert, special services, a fair, tea and public meeting. Each item was carried out…

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The Presbyterian Church and the Church of England

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 5

The English Churchmen of 18th July reports:-- The sittings of the Council of tho General Presbyterian Alliance were continued, last week. On Wednesday the Chevalier Prochet, D.D., of…

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A Priest Burnt in His Coffin, Extraordinary Occurrence in a Catholic Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 7

The following is from the CATHOLIC TIMES, Sept. 14:- The profound grief into which the sad news of the sudden demise of Father John Hawksworth…

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Catholic. the Cardinal's Return to Sydney

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 9

From our New Zealand Catholic contemporary, the N. Z. TABLET, we take the following :- The DUBLIN NATION, in referring to a visit paid by Cardinal Moran to Kilkenny, alludes, no doubt,…

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Church Site, Bankstown Common

Evening News · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 6

Mr. John Nobbs, M.P., introduced a deputation to the Minister for Lands this morning, consisting of Archdeacon King and other clergymen and laity connected with the diocese of Sydney, who…

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The Church: Henry, Carr's Essay, Continued

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 7

The condition of " The Church " daring Christ's personal presence, has been considered, and also the condition of the scattered churches during the lifetime of the Apostles…

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Church of England Lands at Bankstown

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 6

Mr. John Nobbb, M.L.A., introduced a deputation to Mr. Drunker, representing the, clergy and laity of the Church of England Diocese of Sydney, and asked for a…

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Church Land on Bankstown Common

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 9

The Minister for Lands received a deputation yesterday afternoon introduced by Mr. Nobbs, M.P. and including Archdeacon King, Rev. John Langley and the Rev. Mr. Colvin, from…

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The Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 9

"O day most calm, most bright! The week were dark but for thy light."…

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Mr. George Clarke's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 October 1888 · page 6

At St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street yesterday morning Mr. George Clarke, a lay member of the Church of England Missionary Society of Great Britain, preached to a crowded…

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Mr. G. Clarke's Mission Services

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 October 1888 · page 3

Mr. George Clarke, who his been conducting a series of missions in Victoria, preached yesterday morning in St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street. The text selected was the words " Young man. I say unto you, arise," from…

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New Congregational Church, Pyrmont

Evening News · Monday 29 October 1888 · page 8

The memorial stones of what is to be the ! Centenary Congregational Church were laid on Saturday afternoon, with fitting ceremonials, on the Bite of the new church at the corner of…

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The Centenary Congregational Church. Laying the Memorial Stones

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 October 1888 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon the memorial stones of the Centenary Congregational Church, Hurris-street, Pyrmont, were laid. The ceremony was attended by a large gathering, among whom were the Revs. Dr Hannay, Dr. Roseby,…

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The Congregational Union. the Bourke-street Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 October 1888 · page 3

The Rev. Dr. Hannay, the secretary of the Congregational Union of England and Wales, preached yesterday morning at the Bourke-street Congregational Church, taking for his text the words, "Nevertheless I have somewhat against…

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Pitt-street Congregational Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 October 1888 · page 3

The evening service at the Pitt-street Congregational Church was conducted by Dr. Hannay, who preached an eloquent sermon, the words of his text being from the Epistle to the Hebrews, chap. xiii, yerse 8.—"Jesus…

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Matthew Burnett's Mission

The Australian Star · Tuesday 30 October 1888 · page 6

DUNGOG, This Day. -- Matthew Burnett yesterday concluded his temperance mission here with great success, some 200 converts being made…

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